No peace without victory

Calls for ‘peace’ in Ukraine from the West would only hand victory to Russia. The best path to a lasting peace in the region is to help Ukraine liberate its territory and for Russia to accept the failure of its aggression.

Give Ukraine the jets it needs to win

After a year of war, the West remains reluctant to give Ukraine the modern fighter jets it needs to drive Russia from its skies, but air power will be vital to a successful conclusion to the war.

Standing firm against Mordor

After a gruelling 12 months of war, US President Joe Biden’s visit to Kyiv should kick-start greater Western support for Ukraine to ensure it defeats the Russian invasion.

Ukraine and the future of collective global security

Shortly after its start, the war in Ukraine was cast as a “make or break” moment for the future of global collective security. One year later, it is time to consider the international scorecard and the remaining challenges on the way to a more peaceful world.

Hawks and doves

As with Adolf Hitler in the 1930s, Western appeasement of Vladimir Putin only fed his ambition, leaving firm principles backed with military might as the only solution to the current crisis in Ukraine.

The West dithers while Ukraine burns

While nations like Estonia and Poland have been generous with their military support of Ukraine, larger NATO countries have dithered about sending the heavy weapons required to repulse the Russian invasion.

Tanks a lot

After almost a full year of fighting, the Western allies are finally beginning to give Ukraine the modern tanks it needs to defeat the Russian invasion.

Mercenaries and massive troop call-ups won’t defeat Ukraine

Fresh threats of a major military offensive and the use of mercenaries, many recruited in Russia’s jails, are unlikely to bring victory to Vladimir Putin a year after his invasion of Ukraine, says retired Australian Army major general Mick Ryan.

The battle for Soledar

The bloody battle for Soledar highlights the brutality of Russian tactics and underlines the need for additional arms for Ukraine, including modern Western tanks and aircraft.

Ukraine stands firm under Russia’s terrorist bombardment

Putin appears determined to continue his war, so forcing a change of mind in Moscow through Ukrainian fighting spirit and western support will be the only way to bring this tragedy to an end in 2023.

Ukraine’s miraculous Christmas

As the Russians rained missiles on civilians in Kherson to celebrate Christmas Day, President Zelensky delivered another inspiring message to his embattled people and the watching world.

We stand, we fight and we will win

President Zelensky of Ukraine spoke before a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday night, delivering an impassioned speech that thanked the United States for its support in his nation’s fight for survival against the Russian invaders.